9. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

by Admin | Mar 14, 2026 | Lent2026

Christ Carrying the Cross | Smithsonian American Art Museum Luke 23:27-31 A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep...

8. Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Lent2026

Mark 15:21 The Crucifixion of JesusThey compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. About the Picture The FPCD Israel tour included some walking through Jerusalem and stopped...

7. Jesus Bears the Cross

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Lent2026

John 19:6, 15-17 When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him.” They cried out, “Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!” Pilate asked...

6. Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar and Crowned With Thorns

by Admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Lent2026

Icon | Smithsonian Institution John 19:1-3 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. They kept coming up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him...

5. Jesus is judged by Pontius Pilate

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Lent2026

Click for full image   Mark 15:1-5 Jesus before PilateAs soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate asked him, “Are you the...